81 Inch First Build (and first post)

[robs]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Awessome build. After reading this build i have gained an interest in checking out some local commercial ovens even though they wouldn't of been DIY.

[FIREANDFLAMES]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

(Simon cowell voice) - UN-BELEIVABLE!

[GianniFocaccia]

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Man, that is one gorgeous looking floor! Wow...

[MAVANO]

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all I can say is WOWWWWW, CONGRATS , thats a great undertaking for a self build ,that is going to take a big bundle of wood to fire , but once there it will stay hot for a loonngg time, man that is awsome, interested to see what type of chimney you have in mind for that beauty, brick built squirrell tail comes to mind? great job, almost time to curing and pizza / bread and a millage of goodies.


Phil

[lwood]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

I've been waiting for the unveiling, looks great and yes a great calling card. Your almost to pizza time

[drogers]

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It looks great on the inside. The older brick give it a lot of character. That oven will be a great calling card for your new business.

[windage]

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Center frames came out this morning, lots of "grapes" hanging inside;



last one....looks like a critter skeleton...


chiseling grapes off inside..




back to work...

[michelevit]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

amazing. thanks for sharing.

[fxpose]

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Holy Moley. Congratulations on capping that thing!

[windage]

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564 full brick, 350 of which were newer brick, the rest were larger, old stock 10 inch bricks, 104 half bricks. The dome is now parged to a full 10 inch thick thermal mass.

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

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Hey Roger,,
2 words "F*&%$n Incredible" great job,,, when you think you'll be done ?? I want to buy my tickets to N.KY for my vacation,,,, See your oven and eat some pizza...

Cheers
Mark

[John K]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

Roger

Just found this thread for the first time and all I can saw is Wow,

Will definitely keep my eye on this one.

keep up the great work!

cheers

[Mitchamus]

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great job!

[Alter ego]

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Congratulations on getting the key stone in place. It's a moment to crack open a bottle!

Who is the lucky person who gets to crawl inside the oven to clean up the mortar once you have removed the form?

[windage]

Re: 81 Inch First Build (and first post)

finally, dome done with keys locking in the top! woo hoo!





sweaty job today!




now for the out arch, flue and chimney build...

Roger